Topics: International Student Experience
Co-op work terms offer incredible learning opportunities for Mashrur
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How did you get interested in engineering?There came a certain point where I had to decide between pure science and applied science – did I want to focus on the theoretical or did I want to do something more real and tangible? Engineering was the…
Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai
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Job: Design engineer, Hyundai Motor Group Why did you choose to study engineering at UBC?I was interested in engineering from when I was a small child – I remember how satisfying it was when I was able to fix a friend’s broken toy. As I got…
Meet Teck’s manager of technical growth for new mines
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Job: Manager of Technical Growth at Teck Resources Limited
Vantage One set the foundation for Charisma’s success at UBC Engineering
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How did you become interested in engineering?I always loved math and participated in math competitions like the math Olympiad when I was younger. My parents suggested I look into the applied sciences as something to study in university, rather than…
Choose Canada. Choose BC. Choose UBC Engineering.
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A degree from UBC opens a world of possibilitiesWondering where you want to pursue your engineering degree? No matter where you are living now, your best choice for quality, diversity, reputation, career opportunities and value for money is most…
From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit
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What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…
From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC alum named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for healthcare innovation
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UBC Biomedical Engineering alum Madhini Vigneswaran was recently named to the 2025 BC Business 30 Under 30 list for her innovative work in biomedical engineering and her commitment to community.
Rethinking Supply Chains for Resilience: The Role of Blockchain
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Samuel Yousefi, a PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
From Circuits to Community: Building More Than Just Machines at UBC
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Ananya Swaminathan, UBC Electrical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Chaumox Landfill Final Closure
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The team designed a sustainable closure and community plan for Chaumox Landfill, managing leachate, methane, and surface water, proposing a campground, and gaining landfill expertise through a challenging, rewarding project.